Disability Support Worker

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The Right at Home Mission and Values
Right at Home has a mission to 'improve the quality of life for those we serve'.
We do this by choosing the Right People, to deliver the Right Services with the Right Approach.
To continue this unwavering standard of quality care, we look for people who build our culture, who are sensitive and adaptable to clients' different personalities, cultural backgrounds, and home dynamics, and who align with our values of flexibility, approachability, accountability, collaboration and integrity.
Benefits of Becoming a Right at Home Caregiver
The foundation of becoming a successful Right at Home care worker is a deep passion for people and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
In return, Right at Home provides flexibility and work security and a sense of belonging to a local, and national team.
Right at Home values and supports your contribution and focuses on your career development with mentoring by experienced nurses and care managers, ongoing training, and continuous support with care manager supervision.
Competitive pay, career development, a reward and recognition program and a world class team connection portal called 'Right About You ' which includes a wellbeing and discounts program are all part of the advantages of working for Right at Home.
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Right at Home provides in-home disability support services, supporting people to live independently.
We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our Gold Coast team.
You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximising the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability.
Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.
All service delivery must be in line with the Policies and Procedures of Right at Home Care and the NDIS Framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Manual handling:
Aid clients with mobility challenges through proper manual handling techniques and assisting with exercises.
Community Engagement:
Support clients in participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
Domestic Duties:
Assist with light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and clean-living environment.
Behavioural Management:
Handle clients with high behaviours, employing appropriate strategies to ensure their safety and well-being, including the use of restrictive practices.
Provide direct care assistance:
to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the coordinator.
Ensure completion of appropriate documentation:
Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes.
Work with clients, family/carers and other professionals:
to support the client's individual goals.
Services:
generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Friday.
What you will need:
Australian Federal Police Clearance.
Current CPR / First Aid Certificate.
NDIS Workers Screening Check.
Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required).
Smartphone with internet access.
What we offer:
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers.
Ability to work independently.
Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs).
Access to our free Employee Assistance Program.
Staff recognition programs.
Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff.
Award: SCHADS Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services.
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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